Democrats on the legislature's budget committee are calling Republican cuts to Governor Tony Evers' proposed budget "foolish and embarrassing." Those comments came after the Joint Finance Committee removed a total of 380 items from the Governor's budget on Thursday. Representative Evan Goyke said the cuts would leave a "fiscal hole we will not be able to climb out of." The Milwaukee Democrat expanded on that, in a YouTube video. Governor Evers is calling on Wisconsinites to contact … [Read More...]
‘Grim milestone’ – Wisconsin surpasses 600,000 COVID-19 cases
Wisconsin has surpassed 600,000 cases of COVID-19 since the start of the pandemic. Deputy Health Services Secretary Julie Willems Van Dijk called it "a grim milestone" on Tuesday. "As we pass this milestone of 600,000 cases, let us recommit. Recommit to preventing more cases, and more deaths. Recommit to remembering that these numbers represent people, and that this virus results in loss for far too many." DHS reported 721 new cases Tuesday, for a seven day average of 633 daily cases and a … [Read More...]
No Mow May may grow on you
No Mow May is something you may want to consider for your yard this month. Communities suspend enforcement of long-grass ordinances for the month, That allows owners to promote pollinator-friendly habitat early in the growing season. "Yeah, it's kind of like 'no shave November' for your yard," said Mark Konlok, Director of Horticulture at Green Bay Botanical Garden, who explains that bees and other pollinators can really benefit, from leaving it be. "And when we mow our lawn, if we have … [Read More...]
To reach herd immunity goal, every percentage of vaccinated is critical
Herd immunity to COVID-19 - what does it mean, and how will we know if we’ve gotten there? "Herd immunity is the concept that by having a large percentage of a population, or your herd, immune to a particular infectious disease, that even within that herd, there can be people who are not immune who are protected who don't get the illness, because there just aren't cases of COVID-19 around due to that large immunity rate," said Dr. Matt Anderson, senior medical director of primary care with UW … [Read More...]
Wisconsin DOJ launches new review of clergy and faith leader abuse
A new statewide initiative, led by the Wisconsin Department of Justice, will review reports of clergy and faith leader abuse. Victim advocates including Peter Isely of Survivors Network of Those Abused by Priests, were on hand for a press conference Tuesday. "I know how difficult it's going to be for many of you to come forward again," Isely said "I want you to know, this time is different." District Attorneys from counties where Catholic dioceses are headquartered will participate in what … [Read More...]
Politics & Government
Budget panel Republicans cut hundreds of items from Evers’ budget
Democrats on the legislature’s budget committee are calling Republican cuts to Governor Tony Evers’ proposed budget “foolish and embarrassing.” Those comments came after the Joint Finance Committee removed a total of 380 items from the Governor’s budget on Thursday. Representative Evan Goyke said the cuts would leave a “fiscal hole we will not be able […]
Crime & Courts
Wisconsin DOJ launches new review of clergy and faith leader abuse
A new statewide initiative, led by the Wisconsin Department of Justice, will review reports of clergy and faith leader abuse. Victim advocates including Peter Isely of Survivors Network of Those Abused by Priests, were on hand for a press conference Tuesday. “I know how difficult it’s going to be for many of you to come […]
Sports
NFL releases dates for offseason workouts
The National Football League released offseason workout dates for its teams. The Green Bay Packers will start phase three of their offseason program with OTA’s on May 24. OTA’s will run May 24-25, June 1-2, June 4, June 7-8 and June 10. The Packers mandatory veteran minicamp is set for June 15-17. All NFL teams […]